UPDATE FROM US SAILING OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT RACE CAMP
Thanksgiving weekend in the USA hosted the US SAILING Olympic Development Program (ODP) Racing Camp, with daily coaching expertise and support from many of the world's best names in coaching.
The camp targeted 420, 29er and Laser Radial sailors in a mix of theory, practical, technique and racing sessions. The ODP camps are either run as independent events or linked with an existing event. 2017 will see the US SAILING ODP link up with the 420 North American Championships, 420 Midwinter Championships, Gulf Coast Championships, US Youth Championships.
The 9 race series saw Zane Rogers/Ian Robinson take the win, with Wiley Rogers/Jack Parkin in second and third to Dylan Ascencios/Nick Chisari.
Click here to find out more about the 2017 US SAILING ODP.
About US Sailing’s Olympic Development Program:
US Sailing’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) was launched in January 2015 to lead the progression of the most promising youth sailing talent in the US. Guided by the US Olympic Sailing Committee’s Project Pipeline strategic initiative, the ODP fosters an integrated approach to training in the core development and Olympic classes, and is part of a system to provide the United States with a steady stream of well-prepared sailors. Some of these athletes will go on to represent Team USA at The Olympic Games, and provide the national team with consistent success. The fundamental premise of the ODP is to focus on the critical transition from youth sailing to high performance racing in Olympic classes. The ODP is funded through generous donations by individuals and organizations. The lead gift as well as a matching grant has been provided by the AmericaOne Foundation, and the US Olympic Sailing Program is actively seeking supporters to meet this generous match. For more information on the ODP and the America One Match campaign, please visit www.ussailing.org/olympics
